# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Nikunau (NIG)

> 3,973 km · estimated flight time 6h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,973 km / 2,469 mi / 2,145 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 3° (north)
- **Return heading**: 182° (south)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Kiribati
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 21:15 in Auckland, it's 21:15 in Nikunau)
- **Elevation difference**: 17 ft (NIG is lower than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Nikunau Airport (NIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nig-nikunau-nikunau-airport/1ef266df-7094-6896-ab8f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nikunau, Kiribati
- ICAO: NGNU
- Timezone: Pacific/Tarawa
- Coordinates: -1.310000, 176.410000
- Elevation: 6 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Nikunau Airport (NIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nig-nikunau-nikunau-airport/1ef266df-7094-6896-ab8f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)